Mark Higgins joins Game Time for the 4Pack Plan of Attack for this weekend! Billy Strings at the Moody Center, free Trial of Lights, Austin Symphony Orchestra, sports and so more!
Top concerts for the week
Tonight Hayes Carrll’s Grateful for Christmas Tour at the Paramount Theater. Maggie Rose will be supporting the evening. Doors at 7 Show at 8.
Friday 12/12 Los Coast at C-Boys on South Congress. American Soul group led by Trey Privott. Based here in Austin the group brings a free show tomorrow night at 6:30. 21 plus and no cover.
Friday 12/12 90’s alt rock legendary band The Lemonheads play the Mohawk on Red River. Front man Evan Dando brings his signature Boston band to Austin on the heels of his latest October album release. New records also feature long time friend Juliana Hatfield and J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr.
Saturday 12/13 is Billy Strings at the Moody Center. American bluegrass guitarist, singer, and songwriter who blends bluegrass with elements of rock, metal, and psychedelia. ACL Festival last year and just seems to be on a rocket ship.
Sunday 12/14 The Oxford American is excited to announce a FREE concert celebrating the launch of its Austin Live! Music Issue + Vinyl LP.The Oxford American is excited to announce the second of two launch events celebrating the release of its Austin Live! Music Issue + Vinyl LP on Sunday, December 14, at the legendary Antone’s Nightclub in Austin.
featuring a DJ Set by Adrian Quesada and a live performance by The Point.
Combo pick of Live music and a movie: Austin Symphony Orchestra will be performing live-to-picture as the all time holiday classic Home Alone plays at the Long Center. 35 years!! Shows Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:30pm Info at austinsymphony dot org
Texas Volleyball hosting at the Greg
Number one seed Horns stay at home after their first and second round dominant wins last week.
Horns play #15 Indiana on Friday the 12th at 11 AM. The winner of that match will take on the winner of #5 Stanford and #10 Wisconsin.
Blanton All Day this Saturday
Every second weekend of each month, join Austin’s biggest all-day art event. Explore our ever-changing galleries and relax on the Moody Patio. Join us for a full day of live music, tours and talks, family-friendly art activities, and more. Always free for Blanton Members.
Read alongs for the youngsters, art interpretation questions for the teens, a lecture with an art expert and more.
A Charlie Brown Christmas 2025
Join the Austin Chamber Music Center for a live music performance featuring all of your favorite tunes from the holiday classic, and more! Bring your family to this Austin tradition and get in the holiday spirit The Chamber will play all the classics from the Charlie Brown movie.
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar kicks off on Saturday
This December marks the 50th season of the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, one of Austin’s most beloved and longest-running holiday traditions. Taking place Saturday, Dec. 13 – Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at the Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Road) the Armadillo returns as a must-visit destination honoring Austin’s music, art, and counterculture.
Gina Chavez, Jackie Venson & Shinyribs kick off the week long of music on Saturday!
37TH Street Lights Kicks off on Friday night
You may be looking to celebrate a huge volleyball win and want to stay in the holiday spirit. Go take a walk down 37th street it is now a no car allowed tour. so find some adjacent parking or ride share to Guadalupe and 37th to walk the eclectic collection of curated lights in this long time Austin tradition!
Hit up Amys with the kids or if you are lucky enough jump over the Back Lot post or pre lights.
Trail of Lights at Zilker Park
Free Night at Trail of Lights is this Monday !
The 61st annual Austin Trail of Lights in Zilker Park is our city’s longest running holiday event showcasing more than 2 million lights, 96 lighted holiday trees and 70 displays and tunnels.
Pass through the iconic entry tunnel, grab a bite from one of Austin’s best food trucks or cocoa, take free photos with Santa, Roast s’mores at different stops along the Trail, and so much more!
